REINTRODUCING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY IN THE AREA- FOLKLORE Luddenden Foot is one of 17 wards of Calderdale. It is well known for its strong folklore; which describes the character of a community. Folklore addresses local thoughts, beliefs and traditions that are known and followed locally, such as the tradition of Mummering. It gives a community an identity and allows a diversity in character amongst towns and villages which is what makes Luddenden Foot in particular so interesting (Billingsley, 2007). John Billingsley states that there is a “SHORTFALL IN LOCAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES, MOBILITY AND TURNOVER OF POPULATION, RESTRICTED AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING” (Billingsley, 2007) which
all have a negative effect on the community.
Fig 3. Reintroducing contemporary performance to the traditional village of Luddenden Foot.
The Mummery will aim to bring a new purpose to the area, reinstating the importance of folklore and bringing the community together.
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